Shloka 1.18.18

पुत्रजन्मोत्सवः — Birth of the Princes and Viśvāmitra’s Arrival (Bālakāṇḍa 18)

Devanagari script

रथ्याश्च जनसम्बाधा नटनर्तकसङ्कुला: ।गायनैश्च विराविण्यो वादनैश्च तथाऽपरै:।।।।

Transliteration

utsavaś ca mahān āsīd ayodhyāyāṃ janākulaḥ ||

Translation

And in Ayodhyā a great festival arose, crowded with throngs of people.

Context

The highways were crowded with men, thronged by actors and dancers. The voices of singers, performers on different instruments, eulogists and genealogists reverberated.

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in governance yields public welfare and shared happiness; the city’s collective celebration reflects trust in the royal household and continuity of righteous rule.

What is the narrative situation?

Ayodhyā responds to the births with a massive public festival and gathering.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Civic unity and loyalty—people participate together, indicating social harmony under dharmic kingship.